Lion Fight 10 Live Results and Play by Play

Lion Fight 10 goes down tonight in Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino featuring the main event between Yodsanklai Fairtex and Chike Lindsay. The event will air live on AXS TV but if you can't be there live or don't have access TV we have you covered as we will be providing live results and a play by play for Lion Fight 10. 

Also on the card Kevin Ross and Matt Embree will go head to head in a battle to see who the best 140lb fighter in North America is. Tiffany Van Soest and Lucy Payne will also fight for the Lion Fight women's featherweight world title.

J.P. Cole vs. Jason Andrada

Round 1
Body Kick by Cole. Cross by Andrada. Jab by Andrada lands. Both exchanging leg kicks. Head kick by Cole. Jab by COle lands flush. Both guys pressing forward and meeting in the middle. Leg kicks by Andrada. Body kick by Cole. Cole gets a warning for a 12-6 elbow. Jab lands for Andrada followed by a right. Andrada going to the body and then catches a kick from Cole and sweeps him. Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 for Andrada.

Round 2
Leg kick by Andrada to start. Leg kick by Cole. Clinch and Cole goes to work with knees right away. Right hand by Cole lands flush. Andrada staying busy throwing punches and kicks. Body kick by Cole and then Andrada sweeps him. Andrada looks more fluid with his strikes, while Cole is throwing one shot at a time. Andrada going to the body with punches. Another sweep by Andrada after catching a Cole kick. Leg kick by Andrada and then they exchange body kicks. Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 Andrada.

Round 3
Body kick by Cole. Right hand by Andrada lands. Short elbow by Cole. Body shot by Andrada lands and then he catches a Cole kick and sweeps him again. Body kick by Cole. Both fighters exchange elbows. Body Kick by Cole. Cole looks to be slowing down while Andrada looks to have some pep in his step still. Cole unleashes a flurry on Andrada but Andrada absorbs the punishment and goes back to work. Cole might have exhausted his tank in that attack. Body shot by Andrada. Body kick by Andrada forces Cole to take a knee and the round is over. 10-8 round for Andrada.

Round 4
Cole needs to step it up because Andrada is easily up on the judges score cards. Leg kicks by Andrada. Body shot from Cole. Body shot by Andrada. Cole swinging for the fences but doesn't connect. Cole looking up at the clock. Jab by Andrada. Left hand from Cole lands solid. Cole seems tired. Right hand by Andrada lands as Cole is moving in. Head kick from Cole grazes Andrada. They exchanges some strikes as the round ends and it is clear that Andrada is the fresher fighter. Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 Andrada.

Round 5
Right hand by Cole. Both rights land rights. Cole letting his hands go. Jab by Andrada. Cole needs to do something now if he expects to win this fight. He needs a KO. Two punch combo to the body by Cole. Cole with a with two good right hands. Andrada still active though. Elbow from Cole. Cole slowing down. Andrada just picking away at Cole. Left hook from Cole. This fight is over and it should go to Andrada.

Result: Jason Andrada def. J.P. Cole via Unanimous Decision

Ognjen Topic vs. Coke Chunhawat

Round 1 
Push kick by Topic to start. Another push kick from Topic. Sweep by Coke after catching a Topic kick. Right hand by Topic gets in. Teep to the leg by Topic. Body kick by Coke and then they clinch but are broken up. Side kick by Topic. Right hand by Topic. Leg kick by Topic. Very close first round. Muay Thai Authority scores it 10-10.

Round 2
Jab by Topic. Push kick by Topic. Coke moving forward looking to get a little more aggressive. Throw some punches that are blocked and then lands  body kick. Inside leg kick by Coke. Right hand by Topic. Clinch band knees from both before it is broken up. Leg kick by Topic. Body kick by Coke. Clinch and they both exchange knees. Body kick by Coke. Leg kick by Topic. Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 for Coke.

Round 3
Left hand by Topic. Clinch and a knee from Coke. More knees from Coke in the clinch and then Topic lands a knee. They break and left hook from Topic. Leg kick from Topic. Clinch and both fighter jockeying for position. Jab by Topic. Body kick by Topic then a push kick. Clinch and Topic tosses Coke to the mat. They clinch and exchange knees. Jab by Topic. Knee by Coke. Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 Topic.

Round 4
Sweep by Topic off a caught kick. Head kick by Topic lands. Coke with a flurry of punches followed by a kick. Another flurry followed by a kick from Coke. Sweep by Coke and he kicks Topic in the face as he is falling. Elbow by Coke. Coke is getting aggressive now. Body kick by Coke then he catches a kick and pushes Topic down. They clinch and exchange knees. Coke is really taking control of the round. Topic clinches and throws knees. Knees from Coke in the clinch. Teep by Coke they clinch and exchange knees. Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 for Coke.

Round 5
Body kicks are exchanged. Coke pressing forward. Teep from Coke. Double jab by Coke. Leg kick by Coke. Jab by Coke. Coke looks excellent in these last two rounds. Clinch and short knees from Topic and then knees from Coke. Jab by Coke. Topic with a leg kick. Body kick by Topic as bell rings. Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 Coke. Should be interesting to see how this is scored. Coke clearly won the last two rounds but the first three rounds could go either way.

Result: Ognjen Topic def. Coke Chunhawat via Split Decision

Sean Kearney vs. Malaipet Sasiprapa

Round 1
Jab by Kearney. Body kick by Malaipet. Leg kick by Malaipet. Jab by Kearney. Body Kick by Kearney leg kick by Malaipet. Leg kick by Kearney. Body kick by Malaipet. Left hook from Malaipet. Jab from Kearney. Body kick from Malaipet. Jab by Kearney. Body kick by Malaipet and left by Kearney. Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 Malaipet. 

Round 2
Clinch and an elbow from Malaipet knocks Kearney down. He beats the ten count and they clinch. Leg kick Malaipet. Elbow from Kearney as they clinch. Malaipet is cut and bleeding from his cheek. Left from Kearney and then he misses with an elbow. Clinch and Kearney walls up. Body kick by Malaipet and left cross from Kearney. Clinch and knees from Kearney. Kearney really pressing the action now. Body kick from Malaipet. 10-8 round for Malaipet. If it wasn't for the knockdown that round would have gone to Kearney.

Round 3
Head kick by Kearney grazes Malaipet. Leg kick by Malaipet. Clinch but no action. Jab from Malaipet. Elbow from Kearney. Another elbow from Kearney and a push kick. Push kick by Kearney. Knee to the body by Kearney. Elbow from Kearney. Both fighters land a punch. Body kick by Malaipet and they clinch and knees from Kearney as Malaipet walls up. Sweep from Malaipet after catching a kick. Nice elbow from Kearney. Kearney is really taking control of the ring this round. Body kick by Kearney as Malaipet tries a spinning kick. Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 Kearney.

Round 4
Body kick by Malaipet and then a left cross from Kearney. Body kick by Malaipet. Clinch and knees from Malaipet. Jab  by Malaipet. Elbow from Kearney in the clinch and then knees from him. Push kick by Kearney. Clinch and knees from Kearney. Malaipet seems tired. Jab and Cross from Kearney land. Knees from Kearney. Body punch from malaipet. Knee from Kearney in the clinch. Body kick by Malaipet. Both fighters exchange body kicks. Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 Kearney.

Round 5
Inside leg kick by Kearney. Right hand by Malaipet. Another right hand by Malaipet. Body kick by Malaipet. Elbow from Kearney and they clinch. Left hand from Kearney grazes Malaipet. Kearney catches a kick and misses a spinning elbow. Clinch and knees from Kearney as Malaipet walls up. Left cross from Kearney they clinch and knees from Kearney. Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 Kearney. Round 1,4,5 were close and could go either way.

Result: Malaipet Sasiprapa def. Sean Kearney via Majority Decision

Lucy Payne vs. Tiffany Van Soest

Round 1
Left hook from Van Soest. Body kick from Payne. Push kick by Payne. Push kick by Van Soest. Right hand from Payne. Left hook from Van Soest and then a right hand. Van Soest definitely has the movement and speed edge. Flurry from Van Soest and Payne is hurt and she covers up in the corner as Van Soest unloads and the ref stops the fight. Odd that it wasn't a ten count, but Van Soest wins.

Result: Tiffany Van Soest def. Lucy Payne via (T)KO at 2:30 of Rd. 1

Matt Embree vs. Kevin Ross 

Round 1
Leg kick by Ross to start. Leg kick by Embree. Jab by Ross leg kick by Embree. Another leg kick by Embree. Leg kick by Embree and leg kick by Ross. Push kick by Ross. Left cross by Embree. Leg kick by Embree. Punch by Embree is blocked by Ross. Leg kick by Embree. Right hand by Embree and a leg kick by Embree. Leg kick by Ross. Knee to the body by Embree. Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 Embree.

Round 2
Leg kick by Embree. Body kick by Ross. Leg kick by Ross and Embree answers with punches. Clinch and nothing happens. Jab by Ross. Right hand by Embree and then a sweep by Embree as he catches a kick. Body shot by Ross. Left jab by Embree. Leg kick by Ross. Leg kick by Embree followed by a body kick. Another sweep by Embree off of a caught kick. Leg kick by Embree. Leg kick by Ross. Right hand by Embree and a knee. Body kick by Ross they clinch and some knees from Embree. Knee to the body by Ross. Right and left by Embree land. Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 Embree.

Round 3
Embree starts with punches. Ross getting aggressive to start this round and they clinch and exchange knees then Embree tosses Ross tot he mat. Knee to the body by Ross. Elbow by Embree. Right hand by Embree as Ross throws a leg kick. Jab by Ross. Leg kick from each fighter. Right hand by Ross. Right hand from Embree. Left hand from Embree then a right hand an elbow. Leg kick by Ross. Right hand by Ross and elbow by Embree as they clinch. Embree catches a kick and delivers a short elbow. Ross lands a sweep as the round ends. Close round but Embree seems to be landing the more diverse strikes. 10-9 Embree.

Round 4
Kicks from both fighters to start the round. Leg kick from Embree. Punch by Ross. Leg kick by Embree and leg kick from Ross. Elbow from Embree. Clinch and not much happening. Sweep by Ross off of a caught kick. Knee from Embree and they clinch. Knee from Embree in the clinch. Leg kick from both then a right hand from Ross. Clinch and knees from Embree. Jabs from both fighters. Jab by Embree. Leg kick from each fighter. Clinch and knees from Embree. Both fighters swinging but not much landing and Ross lands a clinch right. Close round but 10-9 Ross.

Round 5
Leg kicks by both fighters. Knee by Ross and leg kick by Embree. Ross with a body shot. Leg kicks from both. Push kick from Embree. Dump by Embree. Leg kick by Ross leg kick by Embree. Clinch and knee from Embree. Knee from Ross in the clinch. Leg kick from Embree. Body kick by Ross. Knee by Ross. Right hand by Ross and he is picking up the pace. Clinch and knees from both. Jab by Ross. Clinch and knee from Ross and leg kick from Ross. Elbow from Embree. 10-9 Ross. Embree seemed to gas in the last round.

Result: Matt Embree def. Kevin Ross via Unanimous Decision

Chike Lindsay vs. Yodsanklai Fairtex

Round 1
Jab by Lindsay. Leg kick by Yodsanklai. Right hand by Lindsay. Jab by Lindsay. Another strong jab by Lindsay. Jab again by Lindsay. Kick by Yodsanklai blocked. Jab by Lindsay followed by  a right. Strong left by Lindsay. Chike using his jab weel. Lindsay pumps that jab again. Leg kick by Yodsanklai. Right cross by Lindsay barely clips Yodsanklai. Push kick by Yodsanklai. Elbow from Yodsanklai in the clinch. 10-9 round for Lindsay.

Round 2 
Yodsanklai starts with a kick. Jab by Lindsay and body kick by Yodsanklai. Jab and cross by Lindsay. Solid straight from Yodsanklai. Yod getting aggressive now. Jab by Lindsay. Body kick by Yodsanklai. Knee tot he body by Yodsanklai. Right hand by Lindsay. Body kick by Yodsanklai. Small cut over the left eye of Yodsanklai. Yod taking control of the fight now. Knees tot he body from the clinch. Short elbow by Yodsanklai. Jab by Lindsay. Knees exchanged in teh clinch. Knee tot he body up the middle by Yodsanklai. 10-9 round for Yodsanklai.

Round 3
Jab by Lindsay to start round. Jab and elbow from Yodsanklai. Clinch and knees from Yod. Yodsanklai is winning the battle in the clinch with better positioning and attacks. Chike is cut on his left eye. Elbow by Yod. Yodsanklai taking over this fight. Chike is slowing down now. Elbow by Yod. Chike is no longer throwing his jab he seems flustered a bit. Lindsays eye looks bad now. This might be stopped after this round is over. Yodsanklai going to town with punches kicks and elbows. 10-9 Yodsanklai. 

Round 4
Kick by Yodsanklai. Right hand by Chike gets in and then two jabs. Body kick by Yodsanklai. Yod is dominating in the clinch. Jab by Chike. Body kick by LIndsay. Body shot from Yod. Head kick by LIndsay. In the clinch and Yod with some knees. Chike looks tired. Knee tot he body by Lindsay. Lindsay is a bloody mess. Yod pressing forward and landing punches. Big punches from Yod. Uppercut from Lindsay. Right hand and Lindsay is bleeding like crazy now. Chike is showing heart just by continuing to fight. 10-9 round Yodsanklai.

Round 5
Big body kick by Yod. Another one from Yod. Jab by Lindsay and then a right. Big right by Chike lands. Chike with some punches and then a solid right hand lands. Left hook from Chike. Body shot by Yod and right from Chike. Knee to the body by Yod. Chike fighting back with punches now. Leg kick by Chike. Knee to the body by Yod. Body kick by Yod and right hand by Chike. Fight over and 10-9 round for Yodsanklai and the fight should be going his way.

Result: Yodsanklai Fairtex def. Chike Lindsay via Unanimous Decision

Lion Fight 9 Live Play by Play and Results

If you can't be at Lion Fight 9 to watch Simon Marcus vs. Artem Levin live and you don't have AXS TV to watch at home, don't worry we have you covered. We will be providing a live play by play of the pro fight card. Just keep checking back here and refreshing your browser for the latest updates.

Also on the fight card Tiffany Van Soest, Kevin Ross, and Ognjen Topic will all be in action.

Erik Ruiz vs. Jason Andrada

Round 1
Andrada comes out pressing the action. Both fighters exchanging leg kicks. Leg sweep send Andrada to the canvas. Andrada really looking to work leg kicks. Ruiz and Andrada meeting head on with neither backing away. Clinch and both working knees. Nice boxing from Andrada. A short right hand knocks Ruiz down and he doesn't beat the count. Andrada wins by knockout.

Official Result: Jason Andrada def. Erik Ruiz via KO at 2:59 of Rd. 1

Paowarit Sasiprapa vs. Ognjen Topic

Round 1
Paowarit starts off with a leg kick. Both fighters are starting slow. Nice jab by Topic. Nice exchange then a head kick knocks Paowarit down. Paowarit back up and beats the count. They clinch but not much action. Nice jab by Topic again. Topic tosses Paowarit to the canvas. Nice elbows form Topic and he is really getting into a groove now. Round ends and clearly Topic off to a good start.

Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-8 for Topic.

Round 2 
Topic using his hands well. Topic tosses Paowarit to the canvas again. Left hook from Paowarit. They clinch and some knees exchange. Paowarit a lot more aggressive this round. Nice head and body combination by Paowarit. Topic size is definitely giving him an advantage against the smaller Paowarit. They clinch and exchange knees again. It seems Paowarit is starting to dictate the pace. Paowarit letting his hands go but a nice head kick by Topic drops Paowarit again and the round ends.

Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-8 for Topic.

Round 3 
A head kick by Topic knocks Paowarit down to start the round and the referee stops the bout.

Official Result: Ognjen Topic def. Paowarit Sasiprapa via KO (Head Kick) at 0:07 of Rd. 3

Bernie Mendieta vs. Kevin Ross

Round 1 
Mendieta with a leg kick. Ross lands a clean right hand. Leg kicks by Ross. Front kick by Mendieta. Clinch and they exchange knees. Ross getting the better of Mendieta in the clinch with knees tot he body. Leg kick by Mendieta. Left hook by Mendieta lands. Both fighters exchanging shots. A little taunt from Mendieta. A teep to the face from Ross. Leg kick by Mendieta. 

Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 Ross.

Round 2
Ross starts with a combination. Mendieta fires back. Spinning back elbow by Mendieta misses. Ross looks just a little faster than Mendieta. Jab by Mendieta. Ross lands a leg kick. Right hand from Mendieta lands. Nothing clean really landing. Elbow from Mendieta lands. Mendieta landing some punches. Ross defending well though. Mendieta pushing the pace right now. Right hand by Mendieta as the round ends.

Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 Mendieta.

Round 3
Overhand right by Ross starts the third round. Ross dumps Mendieta to the mat. Leg kick by Mendieta. Teep tot he face of Ross lands. Knees to the body by Mendieta. Mendieta pushing the pace. Right hand and left by Mendieta land. Ross is looking tired. Nice punches from Mendieta land. Right hand from Mendieta lands again. Head kick by Mendieta just misses. Clinch and short elbow from Mendieta. Leg kick by Mendieta. Elbow by Ross cuts Mendieta under the eye and round ends.

Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 Mendieta.

Round 4
Both fighters start exchanging punches. Mendieta pressing the action. Leg kicks and punches by Mendieta and they clinch but nothing happens. Overhand right by Ross lands. Sweep by Ross. Mendieta clinches and lands an elbow. Ross looks tired, but Mendieta is not pressing as much as earlier. Leg kick by Mendieta followed by a punch.  Right hand by Mendieta lands and then a leg kick they clinch and not much and the round ends. Close round.

Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 for Mendieta.

Round 5 
Final round starts and Ross starts with kicks but Mendieta moves forward with punches. They clinch and not much happening. Leg kicks exchanged. Punches and leg kicks by Mendieta. Two kicks by Ross. Right hand by Mendieta. Clinch and they both go to the canvas. Clinch and knees to the body by Mendieta. Leg kick by Mendieta. Knee to the body and a punch land by Mendieta. Knee tot he body by Mendieta and an elbow. They clinch but nothing happens. Ross misses the Saenchai kick. Mendieta pressing the action. Ross looking tired. 

Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 Mendieta and the fight 49-46 for Bernie Mendieta.

Official Result: Kevin Ross def. Bernie Mendieta by Split Decision

Natalie Yip vs. Tiffany Van Soest

Round 1 
Leg kick by Van Soest to start things off. Van Soest coming out aggressive. Leg kick by Yip. They clinch and Yip tosses Van Soest to the canvas. Body kick by Van Soest and they clinch. Slow round not much action but Van Soest dictated the pace.

Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 for Van Soest.

Round 2
Teep to the face by Yip. Leg kick by Yip. Clinch and knees by Yip. Clinch and the ref breaks it up. Head kick by Van Soest sneaks in. Right hand by Van Soes and then a strong sweep. Clinch and knee to the body by Yip. Uppercut by Van Soest. Leg kick by Yip and right hand by Van Soest. Right hand by Van Soest as the round ends.

Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 for Van Soest.

Round 3 
Leg kick by Van Soest. Leg kick sweep by Van Soest. Clinch but not much action. Right hand by Van Soest. Body kick by Yip. Clinch and knees from Yip. Right hand and a left hook by Van Soest. Van Soest is clearly in control.

Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 for Van Soest.

Round 4
Right hands by Van Soest and they clinch and she lands an elbow. Right hand by Van Soest again and then followed by a jumping knee. Right hand by Van Soest and they clinch and an elbow lands by Van Soest. Right hand by Van Soest lands as Yip throws a kick. RIght hand by Yip. This fight is all Van Soest. Right and left connect as the round ends.

Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 for Van Soest.

Round 5
Clinch and knees from Yip then some from Van Soest. Body kick by Yip. Right hand lands after a spinning back fist from Van Soest. Clinch again and an elbow by Van Soest sneaks through. Leg kicks by Van Soest. Elbows by Van Soest. Fight ends and Van Soest controlled the whole bout.

Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 Van Soest and the fight 50-45 for Van Soest.

Official Result: Tiffany Van Soest def. Natalie Yip by Unanimous Decision

Artem Levin vs. Simon Marcus

Round 1
Low kick checked by Levin. Leg kick by Marcus and he is pressing the pace. Clinch and Simon starts with short knees. Jab by Levin. Clinch again and they break up as they almost fall out of ring. Body shot by Levin. Clinch and again they almost go over the ropes. Hooko by Levin. Body shot from Marcus. Elbow from Levin. Clinch and its a war as they fight for position. Knees from Marcus. They fall to the canvas. Left hoook from Marcus. Spinning elbow by Levin is blocked by Marcus. Clinch and a left elbow lands at the end of the round.
Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-10.

Round 2
Leg kicks by Marcus checked by Levin. Punch by Marcus lands and Levin's mouth piece fell out and Marcus getts aggressive trying to take avantage. They break so Levin can get his mouth piece. Leg kick by Marcus. Jab by Marcus and they clinch. Strong throw by Marcus Right hand by Marcus as he moves in and an elbow by Levin lands. This is a war. Clinched against the ropes and Simon tosses Levin tot he canvas. Clinch again and knee to to the midesction by Marcus lands. Marcus working hard in the clinch. Trip by Levin and he gets warning for using the heel from the referee. Knee by Levin. Jab by Levin. Clinch again and elbow from Levin. Leg kick by Marcus answered by Levin with a leg kick. Round ends in the clinch.

Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 for Marcus.

Round 3
Round kicks traded to start the round. Nice combo from Levin. They clinch and short knee from Levin before they are broken up. Leg kick by Marcus. Left punch from Levin lands. Clinch and knee to the body from Marcus. They are battling from position in the clinch. Action back to the center of the ring and front kick from Levin lands. Clinch again and knees from Marcus to the legs of Levin. Knees to the body by Marcus. Elbow by Levin blocked by marcus. Clinch and knee from Levin. Marcus returns the favor with a knee and a late shot lands by Levin.

Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 Marcus.

Round 4
Push kick by Levin and leg kick by Marcus. Jab from Levin gets through. Clinch and elbow from Marcus lands followed up by some knees. Marcus is landing consistently with knees from the clinch. Punch by Levin lands as they break. Clinch but they are broken up right away. Leg kick by Marcus lands. Leg kick lands again from Marcus. Elbow from Levin lands and they clinch. Short elbow from Marcus lands in the clinch and Levin lands one when they break. Body shot from Levin lands. Jab and leg kick from Levin land. Levin is starting to find a home for his punches. Marcus looking to get back in to the clinch and he does. A few knees land as they battle for position.  Spinning back fist as the round ends.

Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 Marcus. 

Round 5
Marcus comes out with a combination that finds its way through Levin's guard. Clinch and they battle for position. Knee from Levin in the clinch. Levin working some knees to the legs of Marcus in the clinch. Jab by Levin. Another jab by Levin and Marcus fires back a kick that is caught by Levin. Marcus pushing the pace and they clinch again. Marcus throwing knees and they are broken up. Right hand by Levin. They are battling for every inch. Jab by Levin lands. Levin tries a push kick but Marcus just walks through it and they clinch Spining back fist by Levin grazes Marcus and fight is over. All the rounds were close, but it seems the clinch for Marcus might be the difference.

Muay Thai Authority scores the round 10-9 Marcus and the fight 50-46 for Marcus.  

Official Result: Simon Marcus def. Artem Levin via Unanimous Decision